Mermaid Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mermaid Beach
SkyPoint Observation Deck showing general coastal views, a skyscraper and a beach
Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach is one of the Gold Coast’s most coveted seaside strips. Millionaires, not mermaids, reside in this beachfront locale.

Naturally, Mermaid Beach has some of the area’s best dining, ranging from modern Australian to a diversity of Asian cuisines. Check out Mermaid Beach’s collection of 18-hole golf courses and spend the day perfecting your putt. If you haven’t got a spare few million dollars, don’t fret: there are plenty of accommodation options here, from caravan parks to serviced apartments.

Popular places to visit

Movie World showing rides

Warner Bros. Movie World

4.5/5(1,242 reviews)

Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood.

Warner Bros. Movie World
Cavill Avenue showing shopping, night scenes and a city

Cavill Avenue

4/5(2,815 reviews)

Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Avenue
Dreamworld showing rides

Dreamworld

4/5(582 reviews)

Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super-cars and TV characters.

Dreamworld
Surfers Paradise Beach showing skyline, a beach and general coastal views

Surfers Paradise Beach

4.5/5(3,401 reviews)

This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.

Surfers Paradise Beach
Sea World

Sea World

4.5/5(1,225 reviews)

Who doesn’t dream of staying overnight in a water park where you can see Jet Ski stunts, life-sized Nickelodeon stars, plus dolphins, sea lions and polar bears?

Sea World
Wet\'n\'Wild Water World which includes a water park

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

4.5/5(878 reviews)

Get an adrenaline kick gliding through caves and tunnels or plunging down a giant water slide, or simply float and splash in a relaxing pool.

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Activities

Transparent Kayaking around Tangalooma Shipwrecks

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

AU$179
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Natural Bridge Springbrook National Park

Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour

AU$119
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour
Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain

Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain

AU$99
per adult
Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain
Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour

AU$135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour
National Park Waterfall

Evening Rainforest & Glow Worm Experience - Small Group Tour

AU$119
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Evening Rainforest & Glow Worm Experience - Small Group Tour
Gold Coast: Mount Tamborine Kangaroo and Koala Day Tour

Gold Coast: Mount Tamborine Kangaroo and Koala Day Tour

AU$119
per adult
Gold Coast: Mount Tamborine Kangaroo and Koala Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Mermaid Beach Hotel Deals

Turtle Beach Resort
Turtle Beach Resort
4 out of 5
2346 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, QLD
The price is AU$340 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$340
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property could do with some maintenance, for example the sides of the slide area needs a good clean down and the room was pretty dated. This said, our room was clean and tidy and everything was functional and comfy. The amenities for the kids were great, they loved ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Turtle Beach Resort
Tropicana Motel
Tropicana Motel
3.5 out of 5
2595 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, QLD
The price is AU$109 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$109
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a snack bar/deli, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (719 reviews)
"Appreciated having lots of bowls, plates, cups and cutlery, as well as brush and tea towel to wash them. A small bottle of dishwashing liquid would have been helpful, but we managed by using a bar of soap. Parking is limited, but the same people manage Tropicana and Browns next door, and there is ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Tropicana Motel
voco Gold Coast by IHG
voco Gold Coast by IHG
4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is AU$193 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$193
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is AU$212 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$212
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Great location and room was just what we needed"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Dorsett Gold Coast
Dorsett Gold Coast
4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is AU$149 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$149
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,500 reviews)
"The only complaint would be we weren’t given the WiFi access or how to contact reception at check in and didn’t see the QR cube code till the morning and the sticker on the phone was ripped off! Other than that, awesome stay!"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is AU$399 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$399
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The resort has great facilities and the staff are very professional and attentive. We did find the room quite small and our shower wasn't working correctly which was a little disappointing."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Mermaid Beach

Broadbeach which includes a sandy beach, a high-rise building and skyline

Broadbeach

The stunning beaches, first-class casinos and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Star Gold Coast or The Oasis while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.

Broadbeach
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Mermaid Waters

Unique features of Mermaid Waters include the bars and casinos. Make a stop by Broadbeach Sports and Recreation Centre or Gold Coast Seniors Tennis Club while you're exploring the area.

Mermaid Waters
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Miami

Miami is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Nobby Beach or Miami Marketta.

Miami
Gold Coast which includes food, drinks or beverages and outdoor eating

Broadbeach Waters

Broadbeach Waters is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dracula's Cabaret and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.

Broadbeach Waters
Burleigh Beach showing a high-rise building, city views and general coastal views

Burleigh Heads

A noteworthy feature of Burleigh Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Burleigh Beach and Burleigh Head National Park.

Burleigh Heads
Surfers Paradise showing a city, a sunset and a sandy beach

Surfers Paradise

Home of the Arts and Chevron Renaissance are a few top attractions in Surfers Paradise. Hop around the city on the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station and check out the area's stunning beaches, luxurious spas and popular shops.

Surfers Paradise

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